Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate: properties, uses, pros, cons, safety, alternatives Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate (Methylparaben) is a preservative from the paraben family, used to control microbial growth and extend shelf life. It is the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid and is especially effective against yeasts and molds, while activity against some...